Covid 19

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,467,619 with 1,928 new cases recorded on September 22, according to the Ministry of Health . With 1,259 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,583,947. Meanwhile, there are 123 patients needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,146. On September 21, an additional 77,933 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 259,733,668./. VNA … [Read more...] about Over 1,900 new COVID-19 cases logged on September 22

An additional 1,176 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Saturday, raising the national tally to over 11.47 million, according to the Ministry of Health. Illustrative photo According to the ministry's report, the national caseload has so far increased to 11,471,340. On September 24, an additional 930 more patients recovered from the disease, raising the number of recoveries in the country to nearly 10.58 million. On Saturday evening, no deaths from Covid-19 were recorded, the country's total fatalities stay at 43,146, accounting for 0.4 per cent of total infections. By September 23, the country had injected nearly 260 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines. The Ministry of Health has asked localities nationwide to vaccinate children aged between six months old to five years old against Covid-19. According to the ministry, to date, nearly 260 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been used for people aged from five years old. Around 60 percent of … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports additional 1,176 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday

According to the article, the Southeast Asian nation continues to be highly appreciated at the U.N. with its appointment of officers to join the peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic, as well as its active participation in talks to achieve the U.N.'s priority sustainable development goals. Vietnam's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has also recorded many results, including the provision of masks and medical equipment to underserved countries. The article said Vietnam is currently the coordinator of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the UNHRC. It has fulfilled the second Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the council and is making recommendations of the third UPR. Vietnam has also paid special attention to international conventions on the protection and promotion of human rights. It is currently a party to 25 conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and by 2020, Vietnam was home to 43 organizations of 16 … [Read more...] about Vietnam merits seat at U.N. Human Rights Council: Washington Times

This is a surge from 2020 when only 9% of respondents used the internet for more than nine hours a day, according to the Vietnam Ecommerce 2022 report by the Vietnam e-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA). However, there were declines in internet usage time in other segments. As many as 27% say they use the internet from three to five hours a day, compared to 31% in 2020. Besides, 23% log five to seven hours, against 27% in 2020. Most respondents access the internet on their smartphones. The main reason Vietnamese people use the internet are studying, watching movies or listening to music, and online shopping, said the report, which surveyed 4,584 respondents nationwide. Nearly 75% of respondents say they shop online, while 91% use their smartphones. The top sales categories are "clothes, footwear and cosmetics," "household appliances", and "electronic devices". Cash remains king as 73% pay cash on delivery. But there is a rise in e-wallet usage, from 23% … [Read more...] about One in five Vietnamese spend 9 hours a day online

Photo: Singer Tung Duong (L) and journalist Le Xuan Thanh, head of the organising board (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese singer Tung Duong once again dominated the 16th Devotion Music Awards, held online in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on January 7, as he won three of the nine major categories. Specifically, Duong won “ Album of the Year ” for his progressive rock album “Human”, “Music Show of the Year” for the “Human” liveshow, and “Singer of the Year” for his powerful and energetic performance s and contributions to contemporary music. He has so far pocketed 13 prizes at the Devotion Music Awards. Photo: Singer Tung Duong performs at the awards ceremony (Photo: VietnamPlus) “Producer of the Year” went to DJ and music producer Hoang Touliver, who is Music Director of the TV reality show Rap Viet, which looks for the next best rapper in Vietnam. The show was a hit, with more than 1 million viewers tuning in to watch the finale on YouTube. Rap Viet was … [Read more...] about Divo Tung Duong wins three major prizes at 2021 Devotion Music Awards

The Korea-ASEAN Plus International Forum on Logistics (KAIF) was chaired by Maj. Gen. Son Dae-kwon, the RoK Army's assistant chief of staff, YONHAP news agency reported. This activity was held on the sidelines of DX Korea 2022, an ongoing defense exhibition that kicked off on September 21 in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul. The forum brought together 36 foreign officials from 13 countries including eight ASEAN countries as well as those from Australia, India, Maldives, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. This year's forum focuses on strengthening relations among the participating countries and introducing RoK military support systems to improve the environment for the export of logistical supplies, the RoK Army said in a press release. A series of high-tech defense systems were showcased by the RoK at the event, including the "warrior platform," cutting-edge battle gear featuring advanced bulletproof helmets, sniper rifles, night-vision devices, and other pieces of equipment. … [Read more...] about Korea-ASEAN Plus International Forum on Logistics to enhance defense cooperation

Pepper being cleaned by workers of Loc Quang Cooperative in Binh Phuoc Province. — VNA/VNS Photo There are great business opportunities for Vietnamese pepper exporters in the United Kingdom - a lucrative market with high demand for pepper imports. According to industry experts, local pepper exporters can also take advantage of the UK's supply shortages to increase exports of its key items such as pepper to the country as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the international sanctions against Russia have resulted in a supply instability and scarcity in the UK. Currently, the UK is the second-largest importer and consumer of pepper in Europe after Germany and Viet Nam's pepper exports to the UK market have surged positively in recent years. In 2020, Viet Nam shipped 5,621 tonnes of pepper to the UK, raking in US$48 million of the total 14,000 tonnes and $121 million that the UK imported. Later in 2021, the Southeast Asian pepper exports to the UK saw a significant … [Read more...] about Untapped opportunities for Vietnamese pepper exports in the UK

The 11-member delegation of the Lai Chau provincial Border Guard Command was headed by its Commanding Officer Senior Colonel Trieu Quoc Nguay, while the mission of Honghe Border Management Section was led by its head Zhang Benyu. The talk took place in an atmosphere of friendship, frankness, and mutual trust. The two sides together reviewed the outcomes of their coordination in border management and protection, the fight against cross-border crimes, and COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control from August 2021 to the present. They also analyzed the management of border areas and border markers and discussed and agreed on contents and measures to foster their coordination in the coming time. In particular, the two delegations agreed to strictly carry out three legal documents on border management and maintain and bring into play the efficiency of available coordination mechanisms, including talks, meetings, exchange of information through hotlines, joint patrols, fight against … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Chinese border guard units hold talks